Strengthening the Funding Ecosystem: Free expert-led sessions to make funding work better for everyone.
For over 20 years, Rocket Science has been helping government agencies, charitable trusts and funders design, deliver and evaluate programmes that create real impact.
Through our Funder Advisory and Management Services (FAMS), we bring together experienced practitioners who’ve worked across the funding spectrum from grassroots charities to national foundations. Our approach is practical, inclusive and evidence-based, rooted in what works.
We know these are challenging times. Rising costs, stretched budgets and increasing demand mean both funders and charities need to adapt fast.
That’s why we’re offering a series of free online learning sessions this autumn – to share the latest insights, tools and approaches that help you strengthen relationships, build resilience and maximise the impact of your work.
For Charitable Organisations
Demystifying Due Diligence
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 2–3pm
Understand what funders are really looking for. We’ll unpack the essentials of due diligence, and show you how to strengthen your governance, systems and confidence to become a trusted funding partner.
How to Be Evermore Fundable
Wednesday 29 October 2025, 2–3pm,
In a competitive environment, standing out matters. Learn how to clearly communicate your impact, align your work with funder priorities, and position your organisation for sustainable success.
For Funders
Introduction to Impact-Driven and Accessible Grant Programmes
Tuesday 4 November 2025, 2-3pm
A hands-on guide to designing and delivering grant programmes that drive real change — and are open to a diverse range of applicants.
A Deeper Dive: Designing a Programme
Tuesday 18 November 2025, 2-3pm
Go behind the scenes of programme design: from landscape analysis and stakeholder consultation, to defining social value and embedding inclusion from day one.
A Deeper Dive: Delivering a Programme
Wednesday 26 November 2025, 2-3pm
Learn how to balance eligibility and due diligence, design fair assessment processes, make confident funding decisions, and communicate outcomes clearly.
A Deeper Dive: Evaluating and Learning
Wednesday 3 December 2025, 2-3pm
Turn evaluation into a learning tool. We’ll cover monitoring, peer learning, Social Return on Investment (SROI) and how to use data and stories to demonstrate impact.
Funder Plus Models: Going Beyond the Money
Wednesday 17 December 2025, 2-3pm
Discover how to support grantees beyond the grant — helping them build resilience, sustainability and capacity through a “Funder Plus” approach.
Why attend?
- Practical takeaways you can apply right away
- Expert insights from those who design and deliver real-world funding programmes
- For both funders and charities whether you’re new to funding or want to refine your approach
- Free to attend.
Join us
Reserve your free place now via Eventbrite.
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Let’s work together to build a stronger, more inclusive and resilient funding landscape.
